I have a Plan!

Pretty Basic scarf – May Kal

Only a few more rows to go!

Raglan Baby Cardigan – Church fundraiser done!

Namaste Yoga socks #1- Finished!

My design, will publish soon.

This is a fundraiser for the Sick Kids Hospital Yoga rehab program.

Aquisition: Crown Jewels by The Yarn Therapist

Self stripping, designed for shawls! I have plans on knitting this on my vacation :0)

WIP List = 9

1. Namaste Yoga socks #2
2. Pretty Basic scarf – May Kal
3. Without Moonlight #2 
4. EZ’s Baby Surprise Jacket – Fb/Kal almost done! 
5. Cabled Hood with Pockets 
6. Sea of Dreams Blanket
7. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  
8. Rose Harbour Shawl 
9. My Fair Cardi 
10. Buttermere #2 – ran out of yarn!
11. Zuzu’s Petals  – frogged I have a better plan
12. Namaste Yoga socks #1 – done
13. Simplicity Lace Scarf – Kal/feb2015 done 
14. Raglan Baby Cardigan – Church fundraiser – done

WIPS 2015 = 14 – 5 = 9

FO’s 2015 = 23 + 2 = 25

Other FO’s (not fibre) = 14

Long-term Projects = 4

 Stash Used 2015 = 21 + 2 = 23

Yds of Handspun 2015 = 0

Sewing FO’s 2015 = O

Books 2015 = 7

cya next week :0)

I’m off on to my blogwalk

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I also have a Ravelry shop and an Etsy shop!

for my Literary blog, see Totally Austentatious.

Charity Knitting: Stitches to make the world a better place

Spring has sprung in these parts, shorts and tshirts have been pulled out of winter storage and sandals are abroad in the land. The sun is shining and the cats are at the front door watching the kids heading off to school. 

Jack and Willow watching the kids go off to school.

The garden is coming up flowers too.

Tulips and Grape Hyacinths

Meanwhile I have been working on a couple of Charity projects that my local LYS is sponsoring.

Yoga Socks – for Sick Kids rehab 

I leave a long tail when casting on. Weaving back and forth at each pattern repeat. Works for me!
Knitting these magic loop.

Raglan Baby Cardigan (Top-Down)by The Students of Subway Academy II

A 6 month sized cardigan for the Church Craft Sale May 30th.

6X6″ afghan squares or Ukrainian Orphanages 

One a week, to be delivered on Knit night.
2 so far.

FO: His Birthday Socks

Finished these beauties just in time for my sweethearts Birthday. Every year he asks for socks for Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Christmas. He doesn’t always get them, but this is a special one so why not?

WIP List = 15

1. 6X6″ afghan squares or Ukrainian Orphanages (2)
2. Raglan Baby Cardigan – Church fundraiser
3. Untangled #4
4. Without Moonlight #2
5. Yoga Socks – for Sick Kids rehab
6. Be Simply Different Scarf
7. Buttermere #2 – ran out of yarn!
8. EZ’s Baby Surprise Jacket – Fb/Kal almost done!
9. Zuzu’s Petals
10. Cabled Hood with Pockets 
11. Sea of Dreams Blanket
12. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  
13. Rose Harbour Shawl 
14. My Fair Cardi 
15. Simplicity Lace Scarf –  Kal/feb2015 almost done
16. His Birthday Socks

WIPS 2015 =  13 + 2 = 15

FO’s 2015 = 16 + 3 = 19

Other FO’s (not fibre) = 13 

Long-term Projects = 4

 Stash Used 2015 = 19 + 2 = 21

Yds of Handspun 2015 = 0

Sewing FO’s 2015 = O

Books 2015 = 5

cya next week :0)

I’m off on to my blogwalk

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I also have a Ravelry shop and an Etsy shop!

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Suffering from Startitis!

Oh noz! I have itchy palms, itching to start something new! Someone stop me I still have…
– Zuzu’s Petals
– His/Hers Socks
– Cabled Hood with Pockets
– Sea of Dreams Blanket
– Isla lace Pillowcase edge
– Rose Harbour Shawl
– My Fair Cardi
– Be Simple Scarf
to finish!

Initially I opted to be responsible and finish my

Be Simple Crayon scarf!

Love how the self striping yarn is working in this.

But the urge was still there!

In an effort to control myself, I decided to work on 2 Kals that I’m a member of.

On Facebook: Fans of Elizabeth Zimmermann Knitting Group This months Kal is EZ’s Baby Surprise Jacket 

My modification: Centre double decrease.

On Ravelry, The Carry Along Forum Kal is Horseshoe Lace Cowl by Sashka Macievich (not started yet, but imminent!)

Thinking maybe…

This last week I finished 

This was my Carry along forum Kal for last month
Be Simple Lace scarf.

And my Soper Creek Yarn Challenge Contest project

Which I can’t show you till all the votes are in. I can only tell you that it’s Brown, gray and cream…and very nice ;0)

Bunch of really creative entries! Voting ends on the 14th.

WIP List = 9

1. EZ’s Baby Surprise Jacket – Fb/Kal
2. Zuzu’s Petals
3. His/Hers Socks
4. Cabled Hood with Pockets 
5. Sea of Dreams Blanket
6. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  
7. Rose Harbour Shawl 
8. My Fair Cardi 
9. Simplicity Lace Scarf   Kal/feb2015 

FO’s 2015 = 4 + 2 = 6

WIPS 2015 = 8 + 1 = 9

Long-term Projects = 4

 Stash Used 2015 = 6 + 4 = 10

Yds of Handspun 2015 = 0

Sewing FO’s 2015 = O

Books 2015 = 3 + 1 = 4

cya next week :0)

I’m off on to my blogwalk

come join me in the blogpond :0 

I also have a Ravelry shop and an Etsy shop!

for my Literary blog, see Totally Austentatious.

Busy baby knitting!

More Baby knitting :0)

because wool fixes everything

There is nothing quite like welcoming a new baby to the family! I’m lucky enough to be aunt to a plethora of munchkins, including a new arrival down in Australia. I’m tickled blue! Of course babies have their own timelines, and I’m a procrastinator, which means I had to knock out baby’s present ASAP!

Enter….the Puerperium Cardigan.

Knit in DK on 4 mm needles, this newborn size flew off my needles!

The pattern calls for 7 buttons all down the side opening, but since I am oh-so-awesome at math I only bought six. Nothing for it but a bit of modification, and because really, who wants to do up 7 buttons on a squirmy newborn anyways!

This is sirdar’s baby bamboo, and while I love the finish product, I have a heck of a time keeping this slippery yard in equal tension and oh my word it takes forever…

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FO Friday: The Plan end of round 1

Great progress, 3 down only 11  to go!

Details on The Plan

Wednesday

Top Down Swing Pullover

One more knitting session should finish this.

 Thursday 

Cozy Winter Shawl – Finished!

I designed this one, but didn’t write down how I did it. :0(

Close-up of lace edge

This was made of leftovers from 3 other projects.

started Dec 1/12 – Finished Jul 11/13

I broke my rule, I did this one out of order.

 Eileen Dress

started Jun 21/13 – finished Jul 11/13

Took only 75gms of fingering.

I took it to Music in the Park and finished it!

Current WIP List (11)

1. Rose Harbour Shawl 40% done started Jun 28/13
2. Isla lace Pillowcase edge  30% done started June 18/13
3. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project  (21 squares) started Jan 23/13
4. Beryl Blanket – Long term project (65 hexes) started Nov 21/11
5. Easy Peasy Shawl – 95% done started Jul 14/12
6. Mile a minute afghan – crochet 40% done started Apr 24/13
7. Pine Forest Baby Blanket 50% done  started Jan 11/12
8. Sea of Dreams Blanket 75% done started Mar 9/13
9. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest 60% done started May 17/12
10. Top Down Swing Pullover – 80% done started Jan 1/13
11. Camellia shawlette –  5% done started Mar 13/13
12. Ruffle Scarf   Done started Dec 3/12 finished Jul 7/13
13. Cozy Winter Shawl   Done started Dec 1/12 – finished Jul 11/13
14. Eileen Dress  Done started Jun 21/13 – finished Jul 11/13

FO’s 2013 =  76 + 3 = 79

+ 86 Squares & Hexes

WIPS 2013 = 14 – 3 = 11

Used of 38 purchased patterns from Rav = 9 (29 to go)

Stash Used 2013 = 60 + 7 = 67

Books 2013 = 21

Thanks again for visiting,

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FO Friday: Wedding gift Done!

Took a hard fall yesterday, so today is not so good. I will probibly be much better after a couple of days. However the wedding shawl is done and a week ahead of time. I would happy dance if I could move :0)

From Dawn Till Dusk shawlette / scarf  

16″ x 68″

A closer view

It’s so soft, the silk and alpaca is awesome!

Even closer

(2) Quick Knit Baby Shrug (s) For the Craft Sale next Month

Finished 2 this week

Tea Sprout Drip Catchers  These are for the craft sale

My mother is a china artist. I love this pot…No it doesn’t actually drip :0)

Found on ravelry: for those with ebooks,

eReader Pillow Prop by Elizabeth Arundel

Another useful tutorial:  Italian cast on by oftroy

Blog visiting: Soper Creek yarns by Tina My LYS is expanding, Yay!

This weeks musical interlude: 

The Night Pat Murphy Died by Great Big Sea Another Cdn band

Current WIP List (13)

1. Mile a minute afghan 1st crochet project 25% done  
2. Tea Sprout Drip Catchers 
3. Quick Knit Baby Shrug 
4. From Dawn Till Dusk shawlette / scarf 
5. Sassy Summer Satchel MayKal  Haven’t started yet
6. Piles of Smiles socks a new pattern I am working on 40%
7. Camellia shawlette – A wedding gift (due May 25) 5%
8. Sea of Dreams Blanket 60%
9. Top Down Swing Pullover – Both sleeves done 80%
10. Beryl Blanket – Long term project  (60 hexs)
11. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project  (17 squares)
12. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost 90%
13. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry 80%
14. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest 60%
15. Cozy Winter Shawl 85%
16. Pine Forest Baby Blanket 75%

FO’s 2013 = 42 + 5 = 47

WIPS 2013 =  16 – 3 = 13

Used of 37 purchased patterns from Rav = 8 (29 to go)

Stash Used 2013 = 34 + 5 = 39

Books 2013 =  16 + 1 = 17

Thanks again for visiting,

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I’m off to visit Tami’s, then on to my blogwalk

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FO Friday: Hijinks at the LYS :0)

The Yarn Challenge is on! Let the voting commence!

Photo by Soper Creek Yarns

Take the time to come by and vote if you can, there are some amazing entries this year.  I will not be posting mine till the Challenge ends on April 13th, 2013. (yes it’s in there somewhere :0)

Last night we had “Knitting Night”. One of the ladies brought this cake that was made at a local bakery. Coffee and Cakes

had to share!

This week is a busy one, weds – Craft group, Thurs – Knit nite at the LYS, Fri – physio, Sat – Church conference, Sun – church and collapse!

Still, I have got some things done, much to my surprise!

 Playful stripes Size 2yrs

Great stashbusting pattern! 2 balls of main colour, and 4 colours of odds and ends

Comfy Spring Socks – My latest pattern

Comfy, no fuss socks, super easy for the nonsock knitter!

This pattern is available on Ravelry :0)

Spring Coffee cup sweater #5 – another of my patterns

This is a freebie here’s the PDF Spring coffee cup sweater #5

On Ravelry this week: Willow and Jack need one or two!

Knitted Bouncy Door Hanger Cat Toy by Sheila Ralston

Started a diet on Tuesday, so far so good! Though I really suffered looking at that lovely cake, I behaved myself and said “No Thank You” Did you know you can get an Skim Milk Cafe Latte? Had that instead!

Current WIP List (11)

I am starting to note how close to done my WIP’s are.

1. Playful Stripes Cardiganby Alana Dakos Done!
2. Spring Coffee cup sweater #5  Freebie available on Ravelry
3. My Spring Socks – My design available on Ravelry
4. From Dawn Till Dusk shawlette / scarf  20% Done
5. Camellia shawlette – A wedding gift (due May 25) 5%
6. Sea of Dreams Blanket 60%
7. Top Down Swing Pullover – Both sleeves done 80%
8. Beryl Blanket – Long term project  (60 hexs)
9. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project  (17 squares)
10. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost 90%
11. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry 80%
12. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest 60%
13. Cozy Winter Shawl 85%
14. Pine Forest Baby Blanket 75%

FO’s 2013 = 26 + 3 = 29

WIPS 2013 = 14 – 3 = 11

Used of 37 purchased patterns from Rav = 8 (29 to go)

Stash Used 2013 = 25 + 8 = 33

Books 2013 = 12

Thanks again for visiting,

cya next week :0)

I’m off to visit Tami’s, then on to my blogwalk

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FO Friday: Good Friday and Easter Sunday!

It is Good Friday and I’m off to church again. As I will not be posting tomorrow, I will take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Easter!

It has been a busy week, what with Holy Week, knitting and the various groups I belong to. However I did manage to finish my 

Feathers and Fans for Baby Cardigan (my rav pg)

It knit up even faster than I remembered! About two days of constantly interrupted knitting :0)

And an Easter Bunny button.

The Pattern can be found here Feathers and Fans for Baby Cardigan

Current WIP List (12)

1. Feathers and Fans for Baby Cardigan
2. Sea of Dreams Blanket
3. Camellia shawlette – A wedding gift
4. Top Down Swing Pullover – Both sleeves done
5. My Spring Socks – My design
6. Beryl Blanket – Long term project  (60 hexs)
7. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project  (17 squares)
8. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost
9. Kelp Forest Shawlette – very close to done
10. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry
11. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest
12. Cozy Winter Shawl
13. Pine Forest Baby Blanket

FO’s 2013 =  24 + 1 = 25

WIPS 2013 =  13 – 1 = 12

Used of  37 purchased patterns from Rav = 8 (29 to go)

Stash Used 2013 =  22 + 1 = 23

Books 2013 = 11

Thanks again for visiting,

cya next week :0)

I’m off to visit Tami’s, then on to my blogwalk

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WIP Weds: Old pattern renewed…

Holy week is keeping me busy; Holy Wednesday today, Maunday Thursday, Good Friday, Saturday Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday. Our Choir is singing at most of the services. Tuck in a Craft Group meeting, a Bible Study and a Knittin Club meeting. So I might be a little pokey with my next posting. If I don’t see you, wishing you and yours a Happy Easter!

Looking back through my early patterns, I thought a little updating was called for. I am rediting and reknitting this little sweater.

Feathers and Fans for Baby Cardigan

The skirt of te sweater

Making excellent progress!

Hope to be done by Friday!

Newest version of Feathers and Fans for Baby Cardigan

Current WIP List (13)

1. Feathers and Fans for Baby Cardigan
2. Sea of Dreams Blanket
3. Camellia shawlette – A wedding gift
4. Top Down Swing Pullover – Both sleeves done
5. My Spring Socks – My design
6. Beryl Blanket – Long term project  (60 hexs)
7. Box of Boxes Blanket – Long term project  (17 squares)
8. Easy Peazy Shawl – almost
9. Kelp Forest Shawlette – very close to done
10. Ruffle Scarf – for the fall Bazaar so no hurry
11. SPROUT – Growing Roots vest
12. Cozy Winter Shawl
13. Pine Forest Baby Blanket

FO’s 2013 =  24

WIPS 2013 = 12 + 1 = 13

Used of  37 purchased patterns from Rav = 8 (29 to go)

Stash Used 2013 =  22

Books 2013 = 10 + 1 =11

Thanks again for visiting,

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FO Friday: What this little sweater taught me…

Hello, it’s Friday again. First of all I’m still on my Yarn Diet! (week 1)

Finished Puerperium Cardigan in 6 days, what a delightful sweater to knit.  I altered the pattern a little using worsted instead of dk, which took this from a 15″ chest to a 20″ chest. I made it a little larger so it would fit a little longer.  Little man is so little right now, at only 14 days old. I’m hopeing that this sweater will still fit in the fall.

What I learned from this sweater: I sometimes have moments of illumination, this sweater had the curse of not finding the right buttons. I finally settled for these buttons. When it came time to sew them on I really took a close look at them trying to decide how to orient them. I put the button down to thread the yarn and the button flipped over and the back side was just what I hunted high and low for… on the card you couldn’t see the back. This button suited the yarn perfectly!

Surprise buttons!

This is a top-down sweater. I knit it from collar to heam placing the sleeves on waste ribbon. I use very narrow ribbon to hold stitches, it is cheap, it’s easy to pull out and it doesn’t leave tell tale fuzzies. I then attached the buttons, then divided the remaining yarn into two balls with special attention as to the direction I have been knitting on the ball.  I measured the diametre of sleeve opening (times 3 = 1 row), times 5 = 4 rows garter st + 1 row cast off + 6″ for tail made slip knot on both balls. Rewind balls and knit sleeves. Little complicated but guaranties sufficent yarn for both sleeves. Note only wasted 8″ of yarn!

Puerperium Cardigan – Finished!

Update Current WIP List

• Puerperium Cardigan  (May)
• Wingspan (May Carry along forum)
• Chinook Scarf (May Carry along forum)
• Hill Walking Socks (design in test knit stage)
• Pine Forest blanket
• Immie Blanket
• Cosy Winter Shawl (design in test knit stage)
• Roarin Cloche (resisting this felted project)
• Beryl Blanket (Long term scrap project)

FO’s 2012 =  24 + 1 = 25

Patterns from my own Library = 5

WIP’s 2012 =  9 – 1 = 8

Stash used 2012 =  33 + 1 = 34

Yarn Diet target  21  – 1 = 20

Stash Purchased 2012 = 54

Beryl Blanket Hexes = 46

Books =  16

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WIP Weds and Friday’s at Tami’s